ROCKFORD, IL – This October Rockford’s Largest Haunted Event is BACK! For eight years, the
Trail of Screams, Northern Illinois’ largest haunted event has terrified visitors to death with unique
attractions, electrifying 3D artwork by world famous Stuartizm Designs, horrifying monsters, chainsaws, darkness and celebrity appearances by Gunnar “Original Leatherface” Hansen from Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Kane “Jason Voorhees” Hodder from Friday the 13th.

This October, deep within the woods you’ll come face-to-face once again with the most crazed and horrifying monsters, new scares, new attractions, cutting-edge special effects, chainsaws, total darkness and a few more surprises! Be prepared to experience FEAR like never before at one of the most unique haunted attractions in Northern Illinois. Trail of Screams has been voted one of the Top Ten Haunted Attractions in Illinois by HaunteIllinois.com!

Still think Halloween is just for kids? THINK AGAIN...Get ready to SCREAM your head off as R.I.P.
Productions brings you the ultimate haunted experience! The Screamatorium is not only one of the scariest haunted houses, but was ranked the #1 Haunted Attraction in the Northern Illinois area! This intense, cutting edge haunted attraction has been striking fear into the hearts of terrified visitors since 2008 and this year has once again risen the bar offering new excitement, over the top thrills and nonstop action packed experiences with over 10,000 square feet of pure TERROR! What Scares You???? Darkness, torture, pain, suffering, horror, blood, chainsaws, live snakes and creepy crawlies are only the beginning! This Halloween season, don’t just go to any haunted house, go to Northern Illinois’ scariest haunted house, and face the beast that is the Screamatorium. “It’s What Fear Tastes Like!”

The Screamatorium is located at the Arte Verde Garden Center, 15630 IL Route 76 in Poplar Grove, IL.
The Trail of Screams is located at YMCA Camp Winnebago, 5804 N. Main Street in Rockford, IL. Event times for both locations are Fridays, Saturdays & Halloween, 7 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Weekdays and Sundays
7-10:30 p.m.

PARENTAL ADVISORY – The Screamatorium contains scenes of explicit content. Parental discretion is strongly advised for ages 16 and under. Due to the intense nature of the Trail of Screams parental guidance is strongly recommended for ages 13 and under. Open Oct 4-6, 11-13, 18-20, 24-27, 30-31, November 1-2. Discount coupons available throughout the area. Tickets can be purchased at the event or online at www.trailofscreams.com. For more information or group rates call the Frightline at 815-965-6772.